Sorghum adapts to feed role for South Alabama farms
In Houston and surrounding counties farmers weigh sorghums as grain or fodder to supplement corn. Early plantings yield better in late springs, with best results June 1 to June 14. Fertilizer and side dressing follow corn guidelines. rates vary with soil and follow legume crops. Varieties span early to late maturing, including Bonita and Double Dwarf Mile, with acre yields near 25 bushels in tested cases.
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Houston
United States
Italy
Alabama Experiment Station
South
Alabama
Martin's Combine
Farmers Urged To Buy Calcium Arsenate Now
Auburn Alabama cotton farmers are urged to buy an adequate supply of calcium arsenate now to meet any serious infestation of boll weevils or other cotton insects. Farmers use considerable amounts of calcium arsenate.
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Auburn
Victory Garden Goal For 1944 Set At 22 Million
Alabama farmers aim to plant 22 million Victory gardens, producing 30 million tons of food for winter use. Extension entomologist notes pest control. calcium from arse hate supply adequate. March planting urged for beans onions spinach corn and sweet potatoes.
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Victory Garden
Auburn
Alabama
Victory Gardens
United States
Milion Gardens
Lyle Brown
Extension Horticulturist
Absentee Vote Seen Adequate For Service
Montgomery Alabama AP Governor Chauncey Sparks cites all available transport from country jalopies to planes to enable service personnel to vote in the November general election. He believes a majority of Alabama service personnel could cast ballots.
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Army
Navy
Alabama
Sperks
Roosevelt
Conpreas
Washington County
Naples
Sparks
Secretary of State
Montgomery
Washington
Italy
Ala
Chauncey Sparks
Naident
Potato Holds Minerals Vitamins Says Nutritionists
AUBURN nutritionists describe the potato as a compact source of minerals and vitamins beyond its reputation as a hearty staple. They note its potential to compete with more elaborate dishes in balanced meals.
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Auburn
Tha
Alabama dairy farmers to receive more equipment
Auburn report states Alabama dairy farmers will get more milk cans and other equipment to support the 1944 milk supply. Dairymen are urged to use current equipment wisely as many plan to switch from separated cream to whole milk, increasing can needs and requiring careful handling.
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Alabama
Auburn
Fragmentary note on military gear and repairs near Terra Haute
The readable fragment references equipment repair needs and an Army vehicle context at Terra Haute. It mentions a named tank destroyer and a firing incident labeled Lighting, with unclear details but suggesting military hardware and maintenance themes from the fragment.
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Tee Army
Terra Haute
Ted
Bing
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Newton
Fies
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Pansey, Ala
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Dupres
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RFC 2
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